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Welcome to Hillland Grove!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,241
  • Children: 22.88% (284)
  • Elderly: 16.68% (207)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,207 half-elf (97.2%)
  • 21 other (1.6%)
  • 13 halfling (1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 67 Businesses
  • 136 Specialists
  • 138 Residences

Summary [-]

Hillland Grove is a small town in the Western Donlak County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,151/sq km), covers 0.39 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 704 meters.

Climate [-]

Hillland Grove has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally mild with minor variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Hillland Grove sees a binary star overhead: Lux, an average red star and Mec, an average yellow star. Hillland Grove also has a single moon: Himata, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for time immemorial and an imposing pulsar that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling mud brick fortification that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.35 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Hillland Grove; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular dirt roads in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: poor, warehouse, trade, and industry.

Government [-]

Hillland Grove is governed through an ecclesiastical government, where the government administrated by a church.. The government as a whole is seen as on the ball. Officials in Hillland Grove are often seen as corrupt and nefarious and the policies are honored. The political influence of Hillland Grove in the region is consistent due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Hillland Grove is ruled by Guru Gardin Drakehall. The Guru has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is revered by the people. There is minor opposition to the Guru and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.45% of the population (18 adults).

Military [-]

Hillland Grove has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 183 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 65 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 10 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and crumbling fortification, Hillland Grove is reasonably well fortified. Hillland Grove fighters are hated for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hillland Grove is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Hillland Grove is known for the following resources:

  • A new gazebo inhabited by dangerous clams that are frequented by children. The locals speak of bags of rubies in a nearby pit.
  • Fresh pigment deposits that are avoided by travelers.
  • A haunted battle field inhabited by poisonous bees that are visited frequently by vampires. Arril Clashingring said the locals speak of a stash of silver hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, the royals of Dermrun lived happily. Things were quiet, but one day a serial killer named Khalssen ahn Yerzor took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to kill Khalssen ahn Yerzor, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Mick Antoner, who was a skilled storyteller. Mick had the thought to slay the serial killer by causing a distraction while others struck. When Mick Antoner faced the serial killer, Mick Antoner defeated Khalssen ahn Yerzor and rescued Dermrun.
  • Legends tell of Abarigssa's Rose, a special rose with the ability to find any item. It was last seen years ago.
  • In days gone by, the royals of Clarlag lived happily. Things were good, but one day an evil dragon named Gugan Eaglebranch stole a priceless heirloom. The royals tried to kill Gugan Eaglebranch, but were caught. Along came a contrarian gnome named Tom Tinkerbit, who was a valiant knight. Tom had an idea to slay the dragon by killing the dragon while he slept. When Tom Tinkerbit faced the dragon, Tom Tinkerbit tricked Gugan Eaglebranch.
  • In times past, an old woman frequented the streets before dawn. Folks say that the old woman will sneeze three times, then banish you if you are cruel.

Events [-]

Hillland Grove is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Needed: Looking for work? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. May include some hazards. Contact Dabel Boarbranch.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. References required. Reward available. Contact Tbbok Giantrot.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Tilra.
  • Help! I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome grigs required. Reward available. Serious inquiries only. Contact Posh Eaglebranch.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tbet Damnbeast.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Serious inquiries only. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Tbzar Cleaverslay if interested.
  • Looking for work? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jamic Stanson.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? Bounty for mephits, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Doney Andrell.
  • sharpshooting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a secret. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Trerm Laughhand.
  • Expert seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Ghaap Bearclaw.
  • Needed: Looking for something new? I'm looking for rare rabbits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward available. Contact Enrc.

People [-]

The people in Hillland Grove love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Falelly Healthygather is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a decent ropemaker. He appears nervous.
  • Danes Jackbrook is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned tilemaker. She appears violent.
  • Malmira Underhearth is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a renowned cutler. She appears nervous.
  • Hil Daleshadow is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a gifted cheesemaker. He appears violent.
  • Per Weatherone is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled mercer. He appears resentful.
  • Ilytai Dirthseeker is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled messenger. He appears impatient.
  • Tolly Fatmaker is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a skilled glassmaker. She appears intimidated.
  • Jamey Stanland is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted wagoneer. She appears unreliable.
  • Illelltel Duskingstalker is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled coach driver. He appears spiteful.
  • Erlananae Myrthcloak is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a renowned teamster. She appears guilty.
  • Dav Andrston is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a gifted adventurer. He appears accusatory.
  • Chalenssa Ousseacloak is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled prostitute. She appears impatient.
  • Serne Littlestick is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled official. He appears mocking.
  • Beda Sirewill is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled soldier. She appears thick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Naromd Rockhowl, an intimidating female hobgoblin. She is a monk who is following the voices.
  • Doney Giltt, a spiteful male half-elf. He is a fighter who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Prarth, a flirtatious male mindflayer. He is a commoner who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Dugan Rocksnout, a drunken male oddball. He is an aristocrat who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Surplak, a guilty male troglodyte. He is an expert who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Mickes Clayey, a contrarian female lycanthrope. She is a rogue who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Fax, a self-obsessed male kobold. He is a rogue who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Khalal ahn S'hoorssen, a lovelorn female lizardfolk. She is a sorcerer who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Byledu Tesfury, a gluttonous male minotaur. He is an expert who is doing something secret.
  • Tomley Greasebit, a shifty female gnome. She is a wizard who is following the voices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hillland Grove:

  • The Purple Bunk Arena [+]
  • The Cardinal Bunch Farms [+]
  • The Honest Fireplace Shop [+]
  • The Pink Tree Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Desert Bucket Inc. [+]
  • The Drowned Cesspit Jewelers [+]
  • The Dirty Troll City Guard [+]
  • The Tattered Clowns Security [+]
  • The Bottomless Devil Leatherworks [+]
  • The Crooked Pipe Inc. [+]
  • The Stumpy Dragon General Store [+]
  • The Rolling Toad Inc. [+]
  • The Burning Cock Postal Service [+]
  • The Smiling Elf Sweet House [+]